Director Facilities

Position Overview

The Support Services functions at S : US are carried out by a team of professionals with differing backgrounds who share deeply in the S : US mission. We provide resources and support to the program departments to collectively pursue that mission. Support Services has a collegial, supportive and dynamic culture that continuously seeks to improve. We strive to treat all staff with respect in each interaction. We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks by the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances.

The Real Estate team who is tasked with maintaining and expanding S : US' large and diverse Real Estate portfolio is seeking a Director of Facilities & Central Maintenance to join our growing team! Our goal is to fulfill S : US' commitment to reduce homelessness and provide a life of purpose by ensuring all of our residents have a safe, clean, affordable place to call home and all our staff have the right work environment to carry out the mission.

The Director of Maintenance will be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance and physical safety of more than 150 residential buildings, offices and clinics across the four boroughs. On-call availability outside of regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to address facility issues as they arise. The selected candidate will report directly to VP of Facilities & Leasing while leading a diverse team of maintenance professionals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the operations of the Facility Maintenance Department to ensure efficiency in meeting the ongoing maintenance requirements of all S : US' facilities, to include :

• Administration of the Yardi work order system.
• Effective deployment of S : US' internal maintenance staff.
• Efficient use of the vehicle fleet for business needs only.
• Prudent and controlled use of vendor services.
• Manage and control purchases made by the facilities department, within budget.
• Engage the team in continuous learning and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to annual budget targets.

Oversee the daily upkeep of agency facilities by on-site staff, to include :

Ensure the maintenance team is trained for their assignments and has an appropriate mix of skills.

Establish a proactive preventive building maintenance plan for all S : US facilities. Particular focus must be given to integrity of building infrastructure and major plant. (Roofs, egress routes, safety systems, boilers and AC units).

Ensure coverage for potential agency emergencies , 24 hours, 7 days a week, including the congregate facilities and scattered site apartments.

Participate in and lead renovation projects for existing buildings . Develop scope of work for renovation projects requiring outside vendors.

Monitor fire safety equipment to ensure operation and compliance : fire panels, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, sprinkler systems, fire pumps.

Internal Collaboration and Reporting

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Company Overview

S : US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S : US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values : respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S : US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

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2025-16887